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Title: Ambo Content
Post by: luthier on September 27, 2016, 09:04:52 AM

Just got her started today after a big rebuild.


Before

(http://tuggboatsport4.site.nfoservers.com/images/ambo1.jpg)

After

(http://tuggboatsport4.site.nfoservers.com/images/img5735a.jpg)

(http://tuggboatsport4.site.nfoservers.com/images/img5742a.jpg)

(http://tuggboatsport4.site.nfoservers.com/images/img5739a.jpg)

I just want to thank Greg Bender for his friendly and expert help and encouragement and of course his great wiring loom.
Also Chuck in Indiana , George Dockray, Mike Tiberius, Charlie Mullendore , Doug Ritchie,  Pete Roper  who inspected the major engine bits and had the heads renovated for me, and some I've forgotten for all their help along the way.
When she finally burst into life tonight the sound was glorious. Kinda like two Norton singles burbling together in harmony.
Might still be a day or two till I actually take her for a spin as other fettling is still required but in effect the job is right.

Cheers,
Dan

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 27, 2016, 09:11:40 AM

 :thumb: :thumb:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: twowings on September 27, 2016, 11:59:28 AM

Wow! Cinderella is ready for the ball!! Nice job... :thumb: :bow: :thumb:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Tom H on September 27, 2016, 12:10:24 PM

Very nice!! :thumb:

Tom

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Pisano on September 27, 2016, 05:19:15 PM

Wow, looks great
I'm looking forward to a ride report!

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Tom on September 27, 2016, 05:30:15 PM

Congrats on the new bike. :thumb:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: canuck750 on September 27, 2016, 05:49:41 PM

Looks fantastic, your going to love riding it!

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Markcarovilli on September 27, 2016, 07:50:12 PM

Wonderful job you will enjoy your effort I'm sure....

Mark

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Tom on September 27, 2016, 07:51:47 PM

Check your chrome and you know where.....ifn' you don't.....especially for PA bikes.

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Mark Harpell on September 27, 2016, 07:53:49 PM

Another beauiful bike....you guys are killin me....

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Tom on September 27, 2016, 07:55:51 PM

Hey.....it's a mental disorder.  Live with it. :grin:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: jas67 on September 27, 2016, 08:25:45 PM

Beautiful!      :thumb: :bow:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 28, 2016, 07:43:26 AM

Attaboy, Dan.  :thumb:  :bike-037:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: John Ulrich on September 28, 2016, 08:45:41 AM

Great work!!!   :thumb:

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: ritratto on September 28, 2016, 08:54:57 AM

Very nice!  :thumb: beautiful work!

Title: Re: Ambo Content
Post by: luthier on September 28, 2016, 09:29:11 AM

Thanks you guys.
Still a day or two till she hits the road. I've been tightening what wasn't. amazing what you forgot when you go round carefully,  after piecing stuff back over a time period.
Still getting the timing quite right and definitely need new points as the bakellite thingo that goes on the cam is somewhat diminished.
Not sure of the running in requirements with my specific rebuild. I kept the  original mains , replaced the big ends onto standard journals,
got the bores honed and fitted new rings with the old pistons. New valves and K-lined guides. Seems to run like a top so with no smoke or anything maybe no run in is needed. It's not the bike to thrash anyway, just to go for a nice ride. Can't wait.